Kimkim Trip Reviews

Perfect walking distance to the market, and great street food just outside. The hotel itself did the trick, and had a great selection for breakfast. The beds were hard (common throughout Cambodia), but the rooms were clean and well air conditioned.

Clean, and fun rooms / layout. Did the trick, and perfect way to end our trip.

Everyone here was so welcoming. It was the perfect mix of feeling at home, yet being part of the Cambodian culture. The breakfast portions were massive, but delicious. The pool was great to cool down after biking / walking around in the morning.

The airport is closer to the hotel than you think. But great to have this additional transfer

I think out of all the temples, this was actually our least favourite. Be prepared for crowds during the sunrise. It is beautiful, but everyone talking and walking around (luckily not in front of the water / temple) takes away from the experience. Walking around Angkor Wat afterwards was still beautiful, but I enjoyed Angkor Thom, Ta Phrom, Banteay Kdei, and Pre Rup more.

Seeing the fish drying / smoking was really cool. It's a nice and pleasant drive / boat ride out. It also is a nice change of pace.

This was chaotically, hilariously, fun! It was a fun time, and they definitely are pushing the beers on you. But it was fun.

The remork was a great way to get around and get some fresh air. Ta Phrom is a great temple. It was not too busy, and allowed us to take some great photos, but do prepare for some crowds at some of the main photo spots.

It was cool to go to the market, get some of the ingredients, then actually cook those ingredients. The portion sizes are massive, and don't forget with every meal, you will get a massive bowl of rice. Very little english is known, so having a bit of french and the very basics of Khmer helped. The food was delicious, and it was really cool to actually learn to cook the Cambodian way (from cleaning the bananna leaves for the fish amok to mortar & pestle the spices to using the clay pot stove we saw in Ondong Roussey). It was such an amazing experience, and great to then taste our feast at the end. To top it all off, we were allowed to walk the gardens and they were so accomodating. We even asked what a specific fruit was (milk fruit), and they pulled one down for us to try, just because! Such a beautiful and fun experience.

I wish I had more time walking around Battambang. It is such a cool place, and has more of a hip / artsy feel to it.

Definitely top 3 items on the trip to Cambodia. The performers had SO MUCH ENERGY throughout. Even if they did a little mess up, they wanted to do it again and everyone (including other cast members) would always cheer them on. It is only an hour, but it was really such a positive experience. Some of the tricks they do is at a level that international buskers strive to complete, so it was really cool to see.

This is one of the areas, that highlights how helpful a guide is. Sarrun helped us get a truck transportation up the hill. Even though we are a fit family, even we would not be able to walk the mountain in the heat. Also, having a spot saved for us at the bottom to see the bats leave was perfect. This was the first spot we saw the monkeys in Cambodia, and it was a humbling experience understanding the history of what became of the cave during the Khmer Rouge.

Going at sunset instead of midday was the best decision made (in terms of weather and the scenery). The sunset was beautiful, and I think it would be even more beautiful during wet season, with the rice paddies being more green. However, the only time I felt bombarded / guilted on this entire trip was at the shops at the end of the ride. You go for about 10min, then you get off and there are a couple little shops. The kids all know how to say they're hungry and are poor, though none look malnourished. The parents also try to push that on you. And the only way for you to leave is back on the train, but the train driver is related to the shop owners, so they are in no rush. This probably would be the first thing I would remove if I were to re-do this trip.

This was probably my favourite parts of the entire trip. Just learning about different ways the locals cook with rice and make a living was really well done. Biking the roads and enjoying the calmness of the daily living was great.

One of our favourite meals. The shrimp dish was amazing, and so many shrimp! Massive portion sizes.

It was really cool to see how the pottery is made, and perfect distance to stretch the legs between Phnom Penh & Battambang.

This is a MUST on the trip. It is disturbing how recent it was, and the torture that occured, but humbling and helps you appreciate Cambodians that much more. I would have spent more time at S21 over the Royal Palace any day.

Each dish was amazing. The portion sizes are massive, but was delicious. Even if you are not a fan of seafood, it was all delicious.

It is a great way to learn about the royalty and their history (quite fascinating and to an extent different than other monarchies). That being said, it was quite long. It could have been done in a shorter amount of time, or almost given free time with no guide so we could do it at our pace.

This was a fun experience and great way to start the trip. At first you are a little nervous being cyclo'd around on the busy roads, but within 2minutes you feel comfortable and at ease throughout.

Excellent experience on this cruise, not only they were very attentive and organized but also the activities were great and the food as well.

Great Experience to get to know more about Vietnam Culture!

A MUST in Vietnam! Worth every minute

The Boat Experience was fantastic as well as the visit to the temples!

The experiences regarding Tea, Tofu, cycling, Rice wine and Cooking class were awesome!

The tour guide was amazing on all recomendations about food! Would not be better. I was very pleased with the attention!

This is a clean hotel in the middle of town. If you want a hotel with more amenities or a view, you need to stay elsewhere. That said, the staff was amazing. When we arrived, our assigned room was very dark and small and the manager found us another room with much more light. Thank you! Also, the staff provided great hiking and transportation information and were very accommodating.

A well-located hotel right at the trail head of the W trek. The restaurant was good but expensive. The hotel staff was rather unhelpful. Both before planning our trip and while we were at the hotel, they didn't seem to know what was going on. When we had questions about hikes, or the national park, the referred us to the "excursions" desk in another part of the hotel. The people selling excursions would really only help with things they sold, and even at that, didn't provide accurate info. Finally, the hotel was pretty expensive and we thought they would be more helpful, "I don't know the answer, but let me find it for you". was not in their vocabulary. They also Forgot to give us our 1st day box lunch, even though we asked for it, and two times gave us inaccurate bills in the restaurant.

Good location, very good breakfast - fresh fruit and veggies!

Clean, good location, friendly people - great launching off point for our trip to Torres del Paine

I LOVED our stay here! The villas offer stunning views of the mountains and the food was phenomenal and fresh. I just want to highlight Nico for a moment here… Nico (and some fun furry friends!) gave us a tour of the coffee farm and we learned SO much about what goes into the delicious I consume daily.. Nico was just a kind soul and his energy was calming and he genuinely wanted to teach us about the farm and their goal for delivering the most delicious organic coffee to Colombia; he was simply amazing. I will never forget my time spent here. 100% would come back for another stay.

The location of this hotel was great and is aesthetically pleasing- it’s absolutely beautiful. The bar is fun and I loved the breakfast. There is a beautiful lounge area on the roof where we also got incredibly relaxing massages! Only personal issue I had was the lunch/dinner menu had very little selections for anyone who doesn’t eat sea food which unfortunately is me, so we had no choice than to find food somewhere else every night. One night during our stay, there was someone spackling a wall around 1:00 in the morning which led to my husband and I being woken up to noise outside our door. At some point another hotel guest (who sounded intoxicated) was talking loudly with whoever was working in the hall way, but she moved on after a few minutes. Another night someone was on their phone from 3-4 in the morning outside her door. I was surprised none of the staff asked the person to take their call inside their room or to step outside the hotel to not disturb the other hotel guests, but no one did. I had no choice than to ask the woman myself to please be quiet. Also, the room for some reason got VERY hot in the middle of the night, but was freezing during the day (which wasn’t bad because it was so hot outside). You do not have control over the temperature in your own room, which was not preferable. Lastly, my husband had a very slight altercation with one of the bartenders whom refused to give my husband the correct amount of change and said “tip” when my husband asked for the change back. My husband explained and showed the bartender that he had already placed a tip in the tip jar, but the bartender shrugged and still didn’t not give my husband his change. It was just a rude interaction especially being that they have signs on the bar stating you can tip as little or as much as you please, or not tip at all. It was distasteful. Overall our stay here was pleasant, but I’m not sure it would be #1 choice if we came back to Cartagena.

Beautiful hotel in north Bogotá. Staff was attentive and very kind to us during our stay. Hope to stay here again next time.

Our first stay was better than the second. The first stay was in the newly renovated part and the accommodations were great. Not in the old part of the hotel

Loved the tour, the winery tour and the tour guide

Beautiful, relaxing setting with lap pool, gardens, and on-site restaurant. Great wine!!

Cool, hip hotel with its' design and materials. Long walk from town. Needs a better sauvignon blanc wine on the menu.

Great breakfast, view from our room of the lake and volcanoes, and great location to access the town.

great location with good restaurant and bar.

Enjoyed taking this informative hike with Pablo and Jorge in a visitor restricted area.

We checked all the boxes on waterfalls, mountain views, and wildlife.

Wife took this trip and enjoyed it.

My wife took this trip and enjoyed it.

Best day of the trip for me with phenomenal trout fishing, beautiful serene setting, and abundant wildlife. The guide was especially skilled and helpful. Would recommend highly to all those interested in one of the greatest fishing trips of their life. I used a spinning rod and reel since I am not especially skilled at fly fishing.

Presented with a menu of possible activities the first evening, We chose the most difficult hike up to the base of the three towers of Torres del Paine. It was a 14 mile round trip hike with sunshine and warmth on the hike up with the last mile picking our way up over giant boulders and the last two hours in a cold rain with driving wind. One of the most difficult hikes I have ever done especially at age 71 but we were rewarded with some magnificent views, incredible scenery, and a sense of accomplishment at the end. It was 10 hours of hiking interrupted with a half-hour lunch. Nicholas was our young guide at 24 years of age and I think he worried we were going to collapse. So did we. :) The next day we took a tour of Puerto Natales downtown and enjoyed visiting the museum and shopping for souvenirs.

Jass was great but fjord but was wide and large and did not feel very intimate for a kayaking trip.

Too many stairs and guide fixated on spiders.

wine tasting with Pablo Took a day trip to Valparaiso...very entertaining. Strongly recommend.

Setting, atmosphere, people and food were delicious! The food was some of the best we had on the entire trip.

I did not attend this. Don and I completed ratings for this on the paper feedback form. He enjoyed it.

I did not attend. Don and I completed a rating for this on the paper feedback form we submitted.

Great fun! Felt as if we were doing something that the locals do. The weather and sunset were fabulous.

It was such a hot part of the day they only thing that seemed good to do was be poolside or indoors.

It may help some travelers to have a bit more information about traditional homes and being culturally immersed in this experience. At moments it felt as if we were on a humanitarian tour not a holiday.

Powerful experience

We went on the hanging bridges, and ziplining at sky adventures. It was absolutely amazing. The guides in Costa Rica really work hard to show you what is out there. During the hanging bridges we walked through the rainforest, and our guide Carlos so much informative. He told us lots of interesting facts, and pointed out so many creatures in the forest. We saw a tarantula, 2 different viper snakes, he kept us at safe distances, and took pics for us. The groups for our walk was small, so you could really be involved, the groups for the ziplining are much bigger, so you do a lot of waiting. The ziplining was lots of fun, and all the guides were really good. I would highly recommend you visit this place, as there's lots of different activities you can try. The shuttle to and from our hotel was great.

I loved this hotel. Tastefully and beautifully decorated in an interestingly historical style with helpful and friendly staff. A little oasis of calm in Jaipur.

A great way to see Delhi highlights especially if short on time with a wonderful guide who gives you insights into what you are seeing.

Great opportunity to try lots of different local delicacies!

Modern hotel near the airport. Very close to the sites on the east side of the Nile River and the airport. Chose this hotel to avoid as much traffic as possible while visiting old Cairo and the civilization museum. The drive to the airport was only about 20 minutes with traffic and checkpoints.

Fascinating hotel with charming rooms, great staff and facilities.

Wonderful hotel in the center of Amman. Great staff and amenities. I will stay at this hotel again when in Amman.

Nice, modern hotel in Luxor.

Comfortable cabin, everything worked as designed. There were no problems or issues. The crew was very courteous and efficient. I would not hesitate to spend another Nile cruise on the Radamis.

New and modern hotel located outside central Cairo. Spacious rooms, good food, and near the mall of Egypt should you need to purchase something that you forgot to pack. Selected this hotel since we were interested in visiting Saqqara/Memphis & Giza and wanted to avoid the traffic in central Cairo as much as possible. Only downside is that if you need to go into central Cairo, you will be joining the rush-hour traffic in the morning to visit the museums in the city.

Enjoyed seeing and learning about the Coptic tradition in Egypt. This is a fascinating excursion into the early history of Christianity and how it forms a part of Egyptian culture.

Fascinating to see the topography of the area. I was expecting the water of the dead sea to be very cold since we visited in February, but it was quite warm. This would be a good location to visit for a day if you were completing strenuous hikes in Petra or the Wadi Rum area. The baptismal site on the jordan river is about 30 minutes north and could be an interesting 1/2 day experience.

Amazing place, I knew nothing about the history of the people who inhabited Petra. It will take at least 4 hours to hike to the monistary from the entrance. I would recomend more than one day if you want to visit all of the different sites within the national park.

Madama is suprisingly mundaine for the impressive mosaic. Mount Nebo provide an amazing view of the Jordan river valley. Petra is an impressive place and requires more than one day to visit all of the ruins.

The citadel provides an excellent view of Amman, and the museum provides an overview of the civilizations that thrived in Jordan. Since it had snowed, we were unable to visit Ajloun castle so more time was spend at Jaresh, which was needed since it was such a large site. The ruins were fascinating, in very good condition, and very much like visiting Rome.

Amazing to see the roman ruins in the center of the city. Very reminiscent of Rome. Amman appears to be a very modern city with excellent infrastructure. Arrival and transfer to hotel was very easy and smooth. Local representative handled visa and customs.

Valley of the queens was just as interesting as valley of the kings. The temple in Dendera was a bonus. If you arrive at the valley of the kings early enough, you can visit the Valley of the Queens the same day. The village of the artisans / tomb workers was also very interesting as you are able to visit the tomb of the head of the workers. It was very interesting to see a less opulent tomb for a commoner.

Very amazing to see the old tombs in such good condition. Purchase the addional King Tut ticket to visit his toomb.

Impressive sites. Could have spent a lot more time exploring the different areas at each temple.

Very impressive sites

The old Egyptian museum still had many great exhibits but you could tell they were moving items to the Grand Egyptian museum which was not open yet. It was still very impressive and I would recommend a visit even when the grand Egyptian museum is open. The citadel and the Mohammad Ali masque were very interesting and beautiful. The Khan Khalili market was the typical tourist market that sold things that could be purchase elsewhere in Cairo. The visit could be skipped if you are not looking for souvenirs.

Some of the sites in Sakkara were closed when visiting, will have to return when the Grand Egyptian Museum is open.

Nicely located hotel near the dock and the main walking area.

Nice staff and wonderful food!!!

Located close to airport and very modern facilities.

Great food, staff, and experience!!!

Nicley located hotel with great staff.

Christine is an incredible hostess. Set in the low rainforest, you awaken to the Howler monkeys, Toucans and a host of other amazing birds. And with the family style dining, you make new friends from around the world.

The grounds are breathtaking. You are surrounded by rainforest wildlife. The bungalows are quaint and comfortable. The food is amazing; especially the morning fruits and juices.

The views from this resort are spectacular. The food was excellent, the staff was courteous and the vibe was laid back and quiet.

A very beautiful walk through the rain forest with multiple vistas from which to view the Celeste River and Waterfall. We also had a lot of fun with our driver Fernando and our guide Wilton. They really added a touch of Pura Vida to our day!

Wet, Wild & Wonderful. What an incredible experience as you rappel down through a tropical canyon with waterfalls on either side of you. The guides are fun loving, professional, safety conscious and make it a day you won't forget.

Even though the Arenal Volcano had it's head in the clouds the views from the vistas were breathtaking. Our guide Franklin was the absolute best. His knowledge and passion for the area was infectious. It was a great learning experience.

We had a great time with our aipline guides Scott and Ureas. The scenery is amazing, the lines are long and fast and you are left wanting to go again. The Hanging Bridges are a unique experience. Be prepared to have a little bounce in your step as you cross several bridges suspended over the tropical cloud forest.

Our guide Kevin was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable about the native plants and animals. On this hike we encountered Monkeys, Sloths, Toucans, Red Eye Frogs, Land Crabs and much more. Make sure to pack your swim suit. The water at Playa Manual Antonio is warm and refreshing.

A fun and memorable experience traveling up and down the Tarcoles River. We saw a few crocodiles and a lot of native birds. This activity includes an trip into a Mangrove forest.

Want to glamp under the northern lights while eating 5 star meals? This is your place.

This is the most personal and amazing dog sled trip that you'll ever find. Here you aren't just a number, you're a friend and a fellow traveler.

You can tell a lot about a captain by his boat, and this is one of the most well maintained vessels I've ever seen. You won't find a better boat or a more experienced captain in Norway.

Great hotel located close to best parts of Hanoi